Specialized Programs

HEAD START:  Ages 0-5 Based on Need
Head Start is a federally funded program for families in need.  Families must meet the income eligibility requirements and complete an online application and a face-to-face interview. Connect with the Head Start Parent Educators or call the Head Start Office at 754-321-1961.

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Head Start

The Dual Language Program offers a school-within-school approach to second language acquisition education.   The goal of the program is to provide students with the opportunity to become fully bilingual by learning, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English and the target language.  

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Dual Language

PreK (VPK)      

State-funded program designed to prepare four-year-olds for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. Children must be 4 by 9-1 and reside in Florida.  VPK certificate and apply through Broward Schools.

www.browardschools.com/vpk or VPK Office at 754-323-4732.

PreK ESE:  Ages 3-4 Children with Identified Disability (IEP)

We offer two different PreK ESE Programs, depending on the exceptionality and its impact on the preschooler's social and academic performances.  If a parent is concerned about their age 3-4 child with a potential disability they can make an appointment to be evaluated at Wingate Oaks Center.  Once the child completes the evaluation, the IEP team will determine and recommend services to meet the IEP goals.  To schedule the evaluation, parents can call 754-321-7200 or visit www.browardschools.com/ese to complete Child Find referral online.

ESE children with developmental delays with a focus in the areas of cognition, communication, social-emotional and independent functioning.

Intensive  

ESE children who require intensive instruction in all domains and need a highly structured classroom environment focused on communication, independent functioning, social skills, and pre-academics.